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  3. Chapter I - COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
  4. Subchapter E - LOAD LINES
  5. Part 45 - GREAT LAKES LOAD LINES
  6. Subpart E - Unmanned River Barges on Lake Michigan Routes
  7. 46 CFR § 45.193
46 CFR § 45.193
Towboat power requirements
April 15, 2021
CFR

The towing vessel must meet the following requirements:

(a) General. The towing vessel must have adequate horsepower (HP) to handle the tow, but not less than the amount specified for the routes below.

(b) Milwaukee and St. Joseph routes: a minimum of 1,000 HP.

(c) Muskegon route: a minimum of 1,500 HP.

[USCG-1998-4623, 67 FR 19690, Apr. 23, 2002, as amended at 75 FR 70604, Nov. 18, 2010]

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